CLB Cultural Awareness & Communication 2

Question 1

In Canadian workplace culture, what is the expected approach when disagreeing with a colleague during a meeting?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the idea's merits before offering an alternative perspective

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Stay silent and never express disagreement

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Express disagreement directly and forcefully

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Wait until after the meeting to complain to others

Question 2

What does Canada's official multiculturalism policy most directly imply for language learners?

Accepted Answer

Cultural diversity is officially recognized and valued

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Everyone must speak English and French

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Immigrants must abandon their home culture

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Only Canadian-born citizens participate in cultural events

Question 3

When making small talk in Canada, which topic is generally considered safe and appropriate?

Accepted Answer

The weather and weekend plans

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Someone's salary or income

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Political opinions in detail

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Someone's age or weight

Question 4

In a Canadian business email, which closing is considered appropriately professional?

Accepted Answer

Best regards

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Cheers mate

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XOXO

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Later

Question 5

What is the significance of eye contact in mainstream Canadian communication?

Accepted Answer

Moderate eye contact shows engagement and honesty

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It is considered rude and should be avoided

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Prolonged staring is expected to show respect

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Eye contact has no significance

Question 6

How does 'personal space' typically function in Canadian social interactions?

Accepted Answer

An arm's length distance is generally comfortable for acquaintances

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Canadians prefer very close physical proximity

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Physical touching is common among strangers

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Distance norms are the same across all situations